The first of Three Czech Folksongs. Arranged for guitar ensemble with parts appropriate for very beginners (1st position notes/open strings), up to approx. Grade 2/3 players (higher position notes).

Carrickfergus is a coastal town on the eastern side ofNorthern Ireland. It is well-known for its castle, as a holiday destination butmostly for the beautiful nostalgic song that shares its name. The origin of themelody goes back at least three centuries and the modern version is probably ahybrid of two songs.

This download contains:

A full score

All individual parts in notes

All individual parts in TAB

The arrangement can be heard and watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn-wuGNeIsE

This arrangement is part of a series I amproducing which will allow gatherings of guitarists of all levels to playtogether. As a guitarist and guitar teacher, I?ve noticed how arrangements willoften be too easy for some and too hard for others leaving many ensembleplayers frustrated or dissatisfied. This is a deficiency I am resolving.

My aim is to create arrangements which arestimulating for all. I have done this by tailoring parts to suit the differenttechnical and musical experience of each level of guitarist. This makes thearrangements particularly suitable for guitar societies, school groups andfestivals. The required levels are approximated below. As an experienced musicianand composer, I have added many points of musical interest such as modulations,chord substitutions and counterpoint. This also gives teachers and leaders tothe chance to teach their groups about these devices in the context of learninga real work. Guitars 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7 all play the main melody at somepoint (Guitar 6 being for near-beginners).

Technical Requirements­­

· Guitars1 & 2 will suit players of Grade 6 (intermediate/advanced) standard or above. There is somehigh-position work.

· Guitars3 & 4 are suitable for players of about Grade 4 (intermediate) standard.

· Guitar5 is suitable for a player of about Grade 2 (beginner) standard.

· Guitar6 is suitable for near-beginners. It is mainly open strings with some first-positionstopped notes. Although it is a technically-easy part, it is very motivatingfor guitarists in their early stages to play with a large ensemble. This partis optional.

· Guitar7 is suitable for players of about Grade 5 (intermediate) standard. The bass line hasornamentation, a lot of rhythmic interest and at times, the melody.

Teachers and player can also benefit fromthe fact that a recording of the arrangement, with performance notes, is alwaysavailable on-line.

Thank you so much for your purchase. Ifyou have any questions, requests or would like to send feedback, it would be apleasure to hear from you at www.danjonesguitarist.com or on my facebook page.

Dan Jones, March 2019

AScottish Medley

AnArrangement of Three Traditional Scottish Songs

ForMixed-Ability Guitar Ensemble (in Five Parts)

byDan Jones

This arrangement of the beautiful Spanish Christmas song, Campana Sobre Campana can be played by an ensemble of guitarists of all abilities making ideal for mixed-ability groups and summer schools. A film of the arrangement can be enjoyed here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kttf27URBOI

The work is arranged so that guitars 1, 2 & 7 are for more-experienced players, and guitars 3, 4 & 5 for less-advanced learners. Guitar 6 is a very simple optional part. All guitars have melodic and rhythmic interest.

The download includes a full score and all individual parts.

The bass part is presented in both treble and bass clef so can be played by musicians used to reading either clef.

You will receive 25 pages of music for your enjoyment.

The Soundof Silence

Simonand Garfunkel - arr. for Guitar Ensemble by Dan Jones

NEW: TAB now included in this download!

The Soundof Silence is one of the great songs from the catalogue of the brilliantfolk/pop duo, Simon and Garfunkel.

Thisarrangement is for four guitars, with an option to add chords. The chordsymbols are written with the Guitar 4 part.

The download includes a full score and individual parts for each guitar in both notes and TAB on separate sheets.

Thearrangement allows all players to enjoy some melodic interest.

Thestandard is appropriate for intermediate players. There is no real technicaldifficulty in the arrangement except for some playing in higher positions.

Thisarrangement is ideal for schools, guitar societies or teachers wantingrepertoire which will be popular with an audience.

Asplit-screen video of the arrangement can be found on YouTube